🔗 Share this article 70s Nightclub Fashion Makes a Comeback: Shaggy Coats Are the Party Season's Key Piece While the legendary New York venue Studio 54 closed almost four decades ago, its distinct fashion influence remains strong. Currently, the spotlight isn't on see-through bodysuits but on the plush, shaggy coats and wraps worn by style icons and party enthusiasts alike. With the festive social calendar coming up, the distinctive Studio 54 coat is experiencing a significant resurgence. Retail Data Reflects the Trend One of the hottest items from a latest partnership between a high-street brand and a London label is a cropped, cream, shaggy jacket with giant lapels. At another retailer, online queries for taupe faux fur coats have jumped almost 200% year on year. Interest for pre-owned plush items is also soaring, with searches for synthetic fur growing by over 250% in the last six months on a major resale website. "It's a one and done coat," notes a lead fashion editor, adding that it serves as the main element of an ensemble. She likes to style her own oversized furry version with low-rise jeans or tights and short shorts. Television Fashion Mirrors the Look This style is replicated in a latest Netflix romcom series, where a character sports a toffee-colored fuzzy jacket to a informal dinner. When questioned about her daring look, the sister responds, "It's what you said to dress up. It's fashion!" The Rise of the "Glamorous" Aesthetic This look aligns with what an American style analyst is calling "boom boom." Inspired by the extravagance and opulence of late-80s New York, this aesthetic brings to mind wealth, champagne, cigarettes, high hemlines, loose morals and, naturally, fur. Like that time, the trend is emerging during a uncertain financial climate. Boom boom is all about embodying the life you aspire to rather than the one you have to endure. Modern Fabrics and Playful Luxury Whereas animal fur was omnipresent during Studio 54's heyday, today's iterations are mostly made from shearling—a byproduct of the food industry—or man-made materials like polyester. The trend embodies a tongue-in-cheek luxury—like a famous Muppet has taken over with overblown proportions and unexpected hues. Star Adoption and Limited Drops A London creator was an early instigator of this trend. Her shaggy coats with poodle-like proportions have been sported by top pop stars. Because of high interest, these coats are now only sold in exclusive drops. An forthcoming release includes a pink and charcoal style similar to a giant pom-pom, as well as animal and zebra-print options with exaggerated fuzzy trim. "If you can only buy a single item, you don't want it to be a plain jumper or a pair of ordinary trousers, you want something dramatic," explains a magazine head. The sentiment is echoed by a style head at a leading retailer, who describes it "an unexpected, playful touch" that doesn't require a whole new outfit. The Ultimate Spirit Booster Ultimately, the shaggy coat can act as a fantastic mood lifter. "It doesn't have to cost a fortune," notes the editor, "and it will make you feel glamorous when the world around you is pretty dreary."